The name of an ancient collection of original writs, accompanied with brief comments and explanations, compiled in the time of Edward III. This is commonly called "Old Natura Brevium," (or "O. N. B.,") to distinguish it from Fitzher bert's Natura Brevium, a later work, cited as "F. N. B.," or "Fitzh. Nat. Brev." Natura fide jussionis git strictissimi juris et non durat vel … [Read more...] about NATURA BREVIUM
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NATURAL MONOPOLY
Where a monopoly occurs inherently. Such as where the cost is too great to be borne naturally by several suppliers, for example, to supply water to different apartments in one apartment building where all the units share one common pipe. It would be impractical to try to facilitate the supply to each unit as a choice of being from several different water suppliers. … [Read more...] about NATURAL MONOPOLY
NATI ET NASCITURI
Born and to be born. All heirs, near and remote. … [Read more...] about NATI ET NASCITURI
NATURAE VIS MAXIMA EST
Latin, meaning The force of nature is the greatest. … [Read more...] about NATURAE VIS MAXIMA EST
NATURAL OBLIGATION
Civil law. One which in honor and conscience binds the person who has contracted it, but which cannot be enforced in a court of justice. … [Read more...] about NATURAL OBLIGATION